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AstraZeneca sues Louisiana attorney general to stop enforcement of state law on discounted drugs
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals is suing Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry in federal court, alleging a state law that took effect Aug. 1 interferes with federal policies governing pricing caps on certain outpatient medications.
New Louisiana law on human trafficking not expected to have big effect on civil asset forfeiture policies
A new Louisiana law will require district attorneys to submit annual reports dealing with human trafficking and the value of civil asset forfeiture related to such crimes, but the law won’t do much to reform the larger issue of Louisiana’s asset forfeiture policies, observers say.
The 2023-24 LSBA membership dues, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) assessment
The 2023-24 LSBA membership dues, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) assessment, the Attorney Registration Statement and the Louisiana Supreme Court Trust Account Disclosure and Overdraft Notification Authorization were all due on July 1.
Race for Louisiana attorney general gets more crowded as 2 Democrats enter fray
The race for Louisiana attorney general became more crowded last week as two Democrats entered the contest in hopes of succeeding Republican Jeff Landry, but the state’s current solicitor general, Liz Murrill, remains the top fundraiser.
MMA law firm obtained $40 million through private investors, testimony reveals
A Houston law firm that has been repeatedly sanctioned for mass-filing more than 1,500 hurricane-related damages claims in Louisiana received as much as $40 million from a Florida hedge fund, according to court transcripts and those familiar with the legal proceedings.
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Financial Literacy Champion Sponsor for HOPE Ministries 20th Anniversary Gala
Taylor Porter is proud to be a Financial Literacy Champion Sponsor for HOPE Ministries 20th Anniversary Gala.
Taylor Dunne and Kristyn Rodriguez Take Part in VIPS First Day Helpers Project
Taylor Porter Associates Taylor Dunne and Kristyn Rodriguez took part in Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) First Day Helpers project at The Dufrocq School.
Keith Bergeron to serve as Chair-Elect of the ABA Forum on Construction Law
Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP congratulates KEITH J. BERGERON, who will become Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law beginning in August 2023.
St. Bernard Parish sues Port NOLA to block container facility
The St. Bernard Parish district attorney is suing the Port of New Orleans in state court, alleging that the port`s planned $1.8 billion international container facility should be blocked on jurisdictional grounds.
New law mandates 'In God We Trust' motto in all Louisiana classrooms
A new law that took effect this month requires the display of the national motto “In God We Trust” in all Louisiana public school classrooms – a move some opponents say will blur the line between church and state.
LSBA was honored to receive the 2023 Harrison Tweed Award
The LSBA was honored to receive the 2023 Harrison Tweed Award at the annual joint luncheon of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, the National Association of Bar Executives and the National Conference of Bar Foundations at the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Ethics Friday 2023 Cle Series: "Ethics and Immigration" on August 11, 2023
Join us for an hour of discussion with a distinguished member of the LSBA Ethics Advisory Service Committee, Oxana Bowman on Ethics and Immigration,“Attorneys in all legal practice areas face ethics issues often,but immigration attorneys must address challenging ethical questions because they represent a very vulnerable populat
Louisiana woman sues Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly over Ozempic, Mounjaro side-effects
A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro, pharmaceuticals used to treat type-2 diabetes and obesity, alleging the drug companies failed to adequately warn of severe gastrointestinal side-effects that left her with permanent injuries.
Deposition: State agency delegated authority over coastal erosion lawsuits to private attorney
A top Louisiana environmental official farmed out responsibility for enforcing state permitting regulations that underlie ongoing coastal erosion lawsuits to a private attorney, according to a deposition made public through a public-records request.
Kristen McDermott Woodrum to Chair AHLA’s 2024 Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute
McGuireWoods partner Kristen McDermott Woodrum has been appointed chair of the American Health Law Association’s 2024 Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute, an education program focused on the legal, regulatory, transactional and compliance challenges faced by physician organizations, hospitals and health systems.
Case activity for Robert J. McElwee vs Anco Insulations, Inc. on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert J. McElwee against Anco Insulations, Inc., Bertram C Hopeman, Eagle, Inc., Gulf Belting & Gasket Company, LLC, Hopeman Brothers, Inc., Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, International Paper Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Paramount Global, Taylor-Seidenbach, Inc. and Union Carbide Coporation on Aug. 4.
Case activity for Barcadia Bar & Grill of New Orleans vs Independent Specialty Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barcadia Bar & Grill of New Orleans against Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's - Syndicate 1458, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's and Other Insurers Subscribing to Binding Authority B6045568622021, Independent Specialty Insurance Company and Renaissance Re Specialty U. S., Ltd. on Aug. 4.
Case activity for The Early Learning Center vs Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by The Early Learning Center and The Early Learning Center of Ponchatoula, LLC against Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company on Aug. 4.
Aug. 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: